The tropical forest of the southeastern Peruvian Amazon (Madre de Dios) is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. In this video, you will explore the unique features of a forest within the Brazil nut corridor—a distinctive habitat found only in this part of the country and neighboring regions of Bolivia and Brazil.
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Contributing Institution: Finca Las Piedras field station, Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon
Site Website: Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon
Site Contact: Johana Reyes
Videographer: Jose Cueva & Sofia Batista
Date Video Recorded: 20/03/2026
About This Ecosystem
Latitude: -12.226348Longitude: -69112599
Elevation: 0-2,500 ft
Slope: Flat
Climate Zones: Tropical Biomes: Tropical Forest Habitat Types: Terrestrial
Vegetation Types: Includes diverse trees, palms, and understory plants. Key families can be found in the station's species list: https://www.sustainableamazon.org/finca-las-piedras
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